Charles Eleazor Wiggins died circa 15 March 1856, in Grand Lake, Queens County, New Brunswick; Obituary: "We are informed that Eleazer WIGGINS s/o Jacob WIGGINS of Grand Lake (Queens Co.) came to his death about a fortnight since while engaged in hauling logs out of the woods in that vicinity. It appears that the deceased, who was driving alone, was driving three horses with a sled heavily loaded with logs. It is supposed that one of the logs got out of place and in his efforts to replace it, he fell and it rolled off the sled upon him, as his lifeless body was found beneath it; age 20."2

Charles Hatheway Wiggins was enumerated on the census of 25 April 1901 in the household of James BriggsWiggins in Waterborough, Queens County, New Brunswick, Canada. Additional information entered on the census form included Religion- Church of England, Occupation- farmer, son Hiram was a general labourer.2

Charles Hatheway Wiggins was head of the household in the census of 1911 in Waterborough, Queens County, New Brunswick, Canada. Included in the household with Charles (age 26) were his wife Myrtle Lewis (age 17), his parents James Wiggins (age 68) and Elizabeth Orchard (age 62).5

Census HeadHousehold*

He was head of the household in the census of 1 June 1921 in Waterborough, Queens County, New Brunswick, Canada. Included in the household with Charles (age 38) were his wife Myrtle Lewis (age 28), their children, Vesta (age 9), Eileen (age 8), Meurling (age 6), Carlton (age 4), Otto (age 3), Lena (age 1) and Alfred (age 5 months). Charles was a farmer. Vesta, Eileen and Meurling were in school. Charles was Anglican, Myrtle and the children were Methodist.6

[S10463] Late Registration of Birth, Province of New Brunswick, Canada, Vesta Muriel Wiggins, digital copy of original document Provincial Archives of New Brunswick microfilm F23411, Code 1911-802957 (filed 24 June 1946), Provincial Archives of New Brunswick, Fredericton, York County, New Brunswick, Canada.

[S10462] Official Notice of Marriage, New Brunswick, Canada, Esmond Stiles & Vesta Muriel Wiggins marriage, 21 May 1938, Provincial Archives of New Brunswick, Fredericton, York County, New Brunswick, Canada. Provincial Archives of New Brunswick microfilm F20009, Code B4/1938, Number 11155.

[S10466] Late Registration of Birth, Province of New Brunswick, Canada, Otto Charles Hatheway Wiggins, digital copy of original document Provincial Archives of New Brunswick microfilm F25351, Code 1918-803504 (filed 25 April 1962), Provincial Archives of New Brunswick, Fredericton, York County, New Brunswick, Canada.

[S10465] Late Registration of Birth, Province of New Brunswick, Canada, Lena Marguerite Wiggins, digital copy of original document Provincial Archives of New Brunswick microfilm F25624, Code 1919-803560 (filed 11 October 1968), Provincial Archives of New Brunswick, Fredericton, York County, New Brunswick, Canada.

[S10467] Birth Registration, Queens County, New Brunswick, Canada, no nmae was recorded on the certifcate entry, digital copy of original document Provincial Archives of New Brunswick microfilm F24807, Code A5/1916, Number 7049, Provincial Archives of New Brunswick, Fredericton, York County, New Brunswick, Canada.

An alternate recorded birth date is circa 1891; this birth year was taken from his burial record, however he was recorded as being 4 years old in the 1891 census.4

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

He was enumerated on the census of 1891 in the household of George William JacobWiggins in Lot 18, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada. Included in the household with George (age 49) were his wife Jennett Hope (age 44), their children Mary (age 20), Flora, (age 10), Lewis/Louis (age 8) and Charles (age 4). George was a farmer. The family religion was Anglican.5

Marriage*

Charles Kingsley Wiggins married Agnes MaryPeyton on the Canadian Virtual War Memorial web site, she is shown to have been from Valdez, Alaska. There were three children from this marriage.6,7

Death*

Charles Kingsley Wiggins died on 30 September 1918 in France at age 31; his name is on the World War I Honour Roll at Princetown United Church, Malpeque, Prince Edward Island, Canada (46.52916, -63.68745). Obituary: "Mrs. Agnes Wiggins of Charlottetown has received word that her husband, Private Charles Kingsley Wiggins, had been killed in action on Sept. 30th. Private Wiggins left with the 105th as a signaller, but was afterwards transferred to another battalion. He was a son of Mr. and Mrs. George Wiggins of Darnley, a brother of Mrs. Geoffrey Fitzgerald, and a nephew of Lady Davies of Ottawa. He leaves to mourn a widow and three young children."7,8

World War I Honour Roll, Princetown United Church, Malpeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.

World War Memorial, Princetown United Church, Malpeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.

World War Memorial, Princetown United Church, Malpeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.

Milit-End*

He ended military service upon his death in France. He last served as a Private with the Machine Gun Corps, 3rd Batallion, service number 712778.6

Burial*

He was buried in Raillencourt Communal Cemetery Extension, Raillencourt, France, 50.188408,3.174667. Raillencourt is a village in the Department of the Nord, about 5 kilometres west of Cambrai on the main road to Arras, D939. The Communal Cemetery is located on the main road about 700 metres from the entrance to the village from the Arras side.Inscription: In Memory of / Private Charles Kingsley Wiggins / 712778, 3rd Bn., Canadian Machine Gun Corps / who died age 27 / on 30 September 1918 / Son of George and Janet Wiggins, of Darnley, Prince Edward / Island; husband of Agnes Mary Peyton (formerly Wiggins), of / Valdez, Alaska. / Remembered with honour.6

Charles Malcolm Wiggins was living in 1880; Charles lived with his brother, Andrew Gunter Wiggins in Ottawa County, Michigan in 1880. Later, he returned to New Brunswick and worked in a bank.

Death*

He died on 29 July 1954, at age 94, in Kingston General Hospital, Kingston, Ontario, Canada; Wiggins - In the Kingston General Hospital, on Thursday July 29, Charles Malcolm Wiggins, aged 94 years. Uncle of Monty L. Wiggins, Kingston, Lillie Stephenson, Kingston and Jessie Gilbert, Clio, Michigan. Resting at the James Reid Funeral Home. Service in the chapel at 2 o'clock on Saturday 31st, Interment Cataraqui Cemetery.

Additional information in the newspaper: Attended Cataraqui United Church. Residence at 104 Toronto Street. A long illness. Was retired from a brokerage business in Ottawa for 15 years.3

Charles Ottie Wiggins was enumerated on the census of 1911 in the household of Abraham WoodWiggins in Waterborough, Queens County, New Brunswick, Canada. Included in the household were Abram's wife Helen, and children Harry (age 23), George (age 21), Charles (age 18), Charlotte (age 16), Walter (age 14), Katie (age 11), Lawrence (age 8) and Helen (age 7). Abram was a farmer. Sons Harry, George and Charles were labourers. The family religion was Episcopal.3

[S11082] Index to County Births, Queens County, New Brunswick, Canada, Charles Otty Wiggins entry, digital copy of original document Provincial Archives of New Brunswick, Microfilm F14884, Code 4-1-18-630, Provincial Archives of New Brunswick, Fredericton, York County, New Brunswick, Canada.

Charlotte Wiggins was married first to Stephen Huestis. After he died, she went to Saint John, New Brunswick, and was given Lot # 375 in Parrtown (now known as Ssaint John). Her second marriage was to Rev. Arnold Oliver.1

Charlotte Anne Wiggins was enumerated on the census of 1911 in the household of Abraham WoodWiggins in Waterborough, Queens County, New Brunswick, Canada. Included in the household were Abram's wife Helen, and children Harry (age 23), George (age 21), Charles (age 18), Charlotte (age 16), Walter (age 14), Katie (age 11), Lawrence (age 8) and Helen (age 7). Abram was a farmer. Sons Harry, George and Charles were labourers. The family religion was Episcopal.3

Charlotte Evelyn Wiggins was enumerated on the census of 4 April 1881 in the household of James BriggsWiggins in Waterborough, Queens County, New Brunswick, Canada. Data entered on the census form included, Religion Church of England, Origin Loyalist and Occupation farmer.5

Edward Wiggins was enumerated on the census of 4 April 1881 in the household of James BriggsWiggins in Waterborough, Queens County, New Brunswick, Canada. Data entered on the census form included, Religion Church of England, Origin Loyalist and Occupation farmer.6

Edward Wiggins married third PearlWorden, daughter of A. C.Worden and Frances A., on 14 February 1902 in Johnston, Queens County, New Brunswick, Canada, they were married by license. Edward was 28 years old, a widower, farmer, Episcopalian, living in Johnston, Queens County, New Brunswick. Pearl was 26 years old, a spinster, Free Baptist, living in Johnston.9

Death*

Edward Wiggins died on 1 June 1941, at age 69, in Johnston, Queens County, New Brunswick, Canada; he was a farmer and lumberman until two years before his death. The informant for this Certificate of registration of Death was his son Hazen.2

Citations

[S10476] Certificate of Registration of Death, Province of New Brunswick, Canada, Edward Wiggins entry. Provinical Archives of New Brunswick, microfilm F19367, Volume 138, Registration 32708.Provincial Archives of New Brunswick, Fredericton, York County, New Brunswick, Canada. Hereinafter cited as Death Certificate.

[S10475] Late Registration of Birth, Province of New Brunswick, Canada, Frederick Adam Wiggins, digital copy of original document Provincial Archives of New Brunswick microfilm F18787, Code 1895-W-71 (filed 25 October 1960), Provincial Archives of New Brunswick, Fredericton, York County, New Brunswick, Canada.

[S10481] Late Registration of Birth, Province of New Brunswick, Canada, James Archibald Wiggins, digital copy of original document Provincial Archives of New Brunswick microfilm F18794, Code 1899-W-73 (filed 12 August 1926), Provincial Archives of New Brunswick, Fredericton, York County, New Brunswick, Canada.

[S10478] Late Registration of Birth, Province of New Brunswick, Canada, Hazen Cecil Wiggins, digital copy of original document Provincial Archives of New Brunswick microfilm F21266, Code 1906-802889 (filed 16 November 1951), Provincial Archives of New Brunswick, Fredericton, York County, New Brunswick, Canada.

[S10480] Late Registration of Birth, Province of New Brunswick, Canada, Blanche Florence Wiggins, digital copy of original document Provincial Archives of New Brunswick microfilm F21589, Code 1907-803271 (filed 15 February 1955), Provincial Archives of New Brunswick, Fredericton, York County, New Brunswick, Canada.

[S10485] Official Notice of Marriage, Province of New Brunswick, Canada, Frank Dow Wiggins & Mary Jane Campbell marriage, 18 November 1931, Provincial Archives of New Brunswick, Fredericton, York County, New Brunswick, Canada. Provincial Archives of New Brunswick microfilm F19759, Code B4/1931, Number 7831.

[S10479] Late Registration of Birth, Province of New Brunswick, Canada, Forest Raymond Wiggins, digital copy of original document Provincial Archives of New Brunswick microfilm F23520, Code 1910-803183 (filed 12 March 1975), Provincial Archives of New Brunswick, Fredericton, York County, New Brunswick, Canada.

Eleazor Wiggins was enumerated on the census of 4 April 1881 in the household of James BriggsWiggins in Waterborough, Queens County, New Brunswick, Canada. Data entered on the census form included, Religion Church of England, Origin Loyalist and Occupation farmer.5

[S9958] Province of New Brunswick Certiticate of Registration of Death, digital copy of original document PANB microfilm 19374, Vol. 145, Registration Number 37214 (filed 3 June 1942), Provincial Archives of New Brunswick, Fredericton, York County, New Brunswick, Canada. Hereinafter cited as Death Registration.

Citations

[S11081] Certificate of Registration of Death, Province of New Brunswick, Canada, digital copy of original document Provincial Archives of New Brunswick, Microfilm F18734, Reference C4/1915, Code 2167, Provincial Archives of New Brunswick, Fredericton, York County, New Brunswick, Canada. Hereinafter cited as Death Registration.